Senior AAG: Major Crimes & Emerging Threats Prosecutor

Commonwealth of Virginia; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a Senior Assistant Attorney General II for the Major Crimes and Emerging Threats (MCET) Section. The position may be based in Richmond or a regional office, with potential detail to the U.S.

Attorney's Office as a Special Assistant United States Attorney. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in state and federal criminal justice, handle a personal caseload, and provide legal advice to key Virginia agencies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of twenty (20) years of relevant litigation experience.
• Prosecutorial experience in Virginia and federal courts.
• Ability to analyze and manage complex cases and provide concise legal advice.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute state and federal offenses in coordination with local, state, and federal law enforcement.
• Assist in review and drafting of official advisory opinions of the Attorney General.
• Analyze requests for investigation of elected officials and review legislation during sessions of the Virginia General Assembly.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written & oral communication

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Liaison with agencies

Education

J.D. degree or equivalent

Job description

Commonwealth of Virginia is seeking a Senior Assistant Attorney General II for the Major Crimes and Emerging Threats (MCET) Section. The position may be based in Richmond or a regional office, with potential detail to the U.S.

Attorney's Office as a Special Assistant United States Attorney. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in state and federal criminal justice, handle a personal caseload, and provide legal advice to key Virginia agencies.